Green Tea With Toasted Rice (Genmaicha)

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Kochi is famous for its seared food culture. This tea is made by roasting rice and sencha green tea together, offering a savory aroma from the rice and a mellow umami from the green tea. It pairs well with meals.

Additionally, this green tea with toasted rice contains a small amount of caffeine, making it a great choice to drink before bed to help you relax even more.

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Region

Kochi Niyodo River is often referred to as miraculous clear stream and is famous for its stunningly clear waters, known as Niyodo Blue. The cherry blossom season is particularly special, and the 500 year old Gourd Cherry Tree is a natural monument of Kochi Prefecture. While Tosa tea is not widely known across Japan, the region has great potential as a tea-producing area.

Tea pairing

For snacks other than meals, rice-based treats like rice crackers (senbei) are also highly recommended.

Green tea with toasted rice (genmaicha) pairs well with Japanese cuisine, making it an ideal companion for meals. A combination you definitely should try is the classic Japanese home-cooked dish, braised beef and potatoes (nikujaga), with white rice. Many people in Japan associate nikujaga with home-cooked meals. While the combination of nikujaga and steaming hot rice is already perfect, the tea that pairs best with this meal is genmaicha.

How to enjoy

Since it comes in a tea bag type, you can easily enjoy it with your breakfast or lunch by simply brewing it in a mug. It's the perfect companion to enjoy alongside your meal.

Bitter

Rich aroma